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   uncountable noun

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   • 1. another term for mass noun

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   What is the difference between uncountable and countable nouns?

   • While uncountable nouns refer to things that can’t be counted, countable nounsrefer to people, places, and things that can be counted. Unlike uncountable nouns, countable nouns will often use the articlesaor anand can have singular or plural forms.

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   What is an example of an uncountable noun?

   • For example, the word ironis an uncountable noun when it is referring to the chemical element (a molecule doesn’t have three irons) but it is not an uncountable noun when referring to an appliance used to get wrinkles out of clothing (you can buy three ironsat the store).

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   What is an example of a countable noun?

   • Here are some cats . Other examples of countable nouns include house, idea, hand, car, flower, and paper. Uncountable nouns, or mass nouns, are nouns that come in a state or quantity that is impossible to count; liquids are uncountable, as are things that act like liquids (sand, air). Abstract ideas like creativity or courage are also uncountable.

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   How do you know if a word is countable or uncountable?

   • When you learn a new word, it's a good idea to learn whether it's countable or uncountable. To count or quantify an uncountable noun we use a unit of measurement - a measure word. For example, we cannot usually say “two breads” because “bread” is uncountable.

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   Can an uncountable noun use a plural verb?

   • It would also be pretty weird to try to count things referred to by uncountable nouns, such as 1 peaceor 37 peaces. However, an uncountable noun may use a plural verbif it is treated as a plural word. For example, the word policeis an uncountable noun (you can’t have two or three polices) but it uses a plural verb as in The police are on their way.

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   Are drinks countable or noncountable?

   • Drinks (coffee, water, orange juice) are usually uncountable. But if we are thinking of a cup or a glass, we can say (in a restaurant, for example): Two teas and one coffee please. See also this list of nouns that are count and noncount, with example sentences, notes and quizzes

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3. www.thesaurus.com › e › grammarWhat Is An Uncountable Noun? | Thesaurus.com

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   Apr 21, 2021 · Uncountable nouns refers to things that cannot be counted by numbers. Find out how to identify and use uncountable nouns.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarNouns: countable and uncountable - Cambridge Grammar

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   An uncountable noun, mass noun, or non-countable noun is a type of noun whose substance is indivisible or uncountable. It can be food, weather, chemical elements, or collective nouns. Some uncountable noun examples include honey, oxygen, snow, and equipment. An uncountable noun may also refer to abstract ideas.

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   Jan 21, 2024 · Uncountable nouns, or mass nouns, are nouns that come in a state or quantity that is impossible to count; liquids are uncountable, as are things that act like liquids (sand, air). Abstract ideas like creativity or courage are also uncountable. Uncountable nouns are always considered to be singular, and can stand alone or be used with some, any ...

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   EnglishClub: Learn English: Grammar: Nouns: Countable Nouns: Uncountable Nouns Uncountable Nouns. Unlike countable nouns, uncountable nouns are substances, concepts etc that we cannot divide into separate elements. We cannot "count" them. For example, we cannot count "milk". We can count "bottles of milk" or "litres of milk", but we cannot ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › uncountable-nounsUncountable nouns - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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10. dictionary.cambridge.org › uncountable-nounUNCOUNTABLE NOUN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    UNCOUNTABLE NOUN definition: a noun that has one form with no plural and names something that there can be more or less of but…. Learn more.